The first Thursday of every May is World Password Day. These protect the information we have on the Internet. This is why it is important to create strong passwords. Here is a list of recommendations.
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The first Thursday of each May is celebrated world password day. It is essential to create strong passwords to protect the information we store on the Internet and so that third parties do not access it. Here is a list of recommendations:
1- Create a strong password. The password should not be too short, nor should it contain dictionary words, places or names. It is recommended that you have at least 12 characters, containing many words. On the Security website you can measure how secure a password is.
2- Do not reuse passwords. By using the same password on more than one account, a criminal could easily access them with just one password. Unfortunately, this is very common, but it’s easy to avoid.
3- Use a secure password manager. For most people it is almost impossible to remember many strong passwords. Managers are apps that create credentials, store them, and autocomplete. All passwords are encrypted with a master password. BitWarden is a good tool for this.
4- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA). A password and a code that comes, for example, to the phone to log in must be provided. This means that if someone has your password, they will not be able to log into your account. It’s easy to get started, download an authenticator app on your phone then go to your account security settings and follow the steps to enable 2FA.
5- Take advantage of intrusion alerts. After a website suffers a major data breach, the leaked data often ends up on the Internet. There are several websites that collect these leaked logs and allow you to search for your email address to check if you are on any of their lists. It’s helpful to know as soon as possible when this happens, so you can change your passwords for affected accounts.
6- Do not save passwords in browsers. Most browsers have the option to save login credentials. Do not let it save passwords, as they are not always encrypted. Instead, use password managers. It’s helpful to know as soon as possible when this happens, so you can change your passwords for affected accounts.
7- Avoid logging in on someone else’s device, since it is not known if your system is clean. Be especially careful with devices in public rooms, as malware and tracking are more common. Make sure you are in a private or incognito session (Use Ctrl+Shift+N/ Cmd+Shift+N) when using a third-party device, as the browser will not save credentials, cookies, and browsing history.
Source: Eitb
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